complement

Example Sentences

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They come in many forms, and although they have faced criticism for high fees and complex rules, they can — when structured carefully — complement a diversified portfolio for people concerned about outliving their savings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

A Perry Ellis item could complement an existing wardrobe rather than requiring the customer to rebuild their entire closet to fit a single expensive statement piece.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The British government moved its nuclear work to the U.S. to complement the work done by U.S.-based scientists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls produced by ELC.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Does it seem to complement the lyrics or oppose them?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin